Daycare center
Opportunity Tree, the
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycares and preschools in Alameda, CA
76 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,705 a month · 18 with Google ratings
Montessori
Rising Star Montessori School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,705 / mo
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Saint Philip Neri Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Small Size Big Mind
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Small Size Big Mind Infant Care and Preschool - Campus 2
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Sue Matheson Head Start Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Montessori
The Child Unique Montessori School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3 (1 Type A)
Montessori
The Child Unique Montessori School: Pacific Ave Campus
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Montessori
The Child Unique Montessori and Montessori Elementary School of Alameda
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
Montessori
The Seedling Child Montessori School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,008 / mo
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Wee Care Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Whimsy Willow Preschool & Play Garden
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Small Size Big Mind Preschool (2001 Santa Clara Avenue)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Licensed home daycares in Alameda
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abebe, Liya Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013424021 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Aguilar Rochin, Carmen Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013422904 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Aguilar, Araceli Family Day Care Home | 94502 | 013422696 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Brannon, Marliana Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423430 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Cucchiara, Zazueira Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423688 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Dela Cruz, Iluminada Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013419077 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Delgado, Deborah & Guzman Braulia Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423545 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Diouf, Ndeye Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423622 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Fagel, Ivette Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013416911 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Gehringer, Lea Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423158 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| He, Feng Family Day Care Home | 94502 | 013420814 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Huang, Cuiling Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423978 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Huang, Miao Ling Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013421028 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 | |
| Huang, Qingyi Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423991 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Jimenez, Alba & Montesinos, Fernando Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423883 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Kanbergs, Christine Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013418921 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Keller, Susan Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423538 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Lac. Linh Family Day Care Home | 94502 | 013424020 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 (1 Type A) | |
| Li, Jian Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013417886 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Li, Xiaozhu & Juemin Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013422706 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Li, Yanhong Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013421607 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Lima, Jorge & Ferrando, Rita Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013422752 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Lin, Bi Yu Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013417906 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Liu, Ge Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423633 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Lopez, Emma Family Day Care Home | 94502 | 013422792 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 (3 Type A) | |
| Pieri, Nilsa Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423668 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Rivas Valdez, Marcos Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423559 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 (1 Type A) | |
| Rodriguez, Laura Family Day Care Home | 94502 | 013424132 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Rodriguez, Silvia Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423568 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Rollins-Rucker, Elizabeth Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013421446 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Santos, Jeorson & Zenha, Rosane Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013419343 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Shangguan, Huilian Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013419802 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Shi, Wenyan Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013421535 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Shi, Wenying Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013422682 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 (1 Type A) | |
| Thomas, Sheree Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423372 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Villaran, Graciela & Carranza, Veronica Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423898 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Wen, Chunru Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013424107 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Xi, Na Family Day Care Home | 94501 | 013423832 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Zhu, Chang Family Day Care Home | 94502 | 013421890 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 (1 Type A) |
Childcare in Alameda: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Alameda?
Alameda has 76 licensed programs on the California register: 36 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 39 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Alameda daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 563 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 1 citations on the state file, and 251 centers have none. 101 have at least one rated Type A by the state. California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What does daycare cost in Alameda?
27 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,705 a month, and $2,860 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Alameda?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.